Informative Speech About Stress

1-Aside from improving our moods, laughter can reduce stress, help fight infection, and reduce pain.

Depression and sadness can be a very tough emotion to deal with. However laughing and depression are opposites therefore, laughing will help relieve depression. As humans, we will try to do anything to find happiness. Why do humans try to fight against depression? Depression is like a disease because it is very adverse for our health. Therefore, we will try to be upbeat so we can stay healthy. Laughing brings a lot of benefits. Laughter relaxes our body physically and mentally. Laughing relaxes the muscles in our body and it helps relieve stress. Laughter boosts the immune system by increasing immune cells, which helps fight disease. Because of this, laughing makes us more resistant to diseases. When we laugh, we release endorphins. Endorphin is our body’s chemical that makes us feel superb. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. (Smith, Melinda, Segal, Laughter is the best medicine, Par. 2) Sadness and laughter are opposites. Since laughter is a form of happiness, it is a powerful counter to sadness. It is physically impossible for a human to be happy and sad at the same time. Research shows the human brain cannot be happy and sad at the same time. The human brain will either be happy or sad not both at the same time. When humans are depressed, they tend to be unsocial. Laughing and smiling brings

Norman Cousins said, “Laughter is a powerful way to tap positive emotions" (Moss 1). Humor is studied by many researchers in sociology, psychology, art, literature, and medicine. When people wonder whether humor aids in areas other than health, a treasure trove of possible benefits to the learning or educational community is opened up. Humor can be used as a tool to promote learning.Research speaks to the many benefits of humor in healing, to its benefits in the classroom or boardroom, from reducing stress of students or employees, to boosting self-esteem and feelings of camaraderie. Additionally, studies show that those who use humor to convey a message are often more favorably perceived. Humor helps deliver the presenter's message to

a) Based on article Laughter is the “Best Medicine” for Your Heart, July 14, 2009 by Michelle W. Murray stated that

Laughter also proves a vital role in helping the patients deal with their problems. Not only does it help them deal with problems but it also gave them the push toward progress on getting out of the institution.

Laughter is essential to our very existence. It can get you out of a bad day or out of a sad moment. Syvia is a primary example. Syvia’s family is in a situation where her mother has to give her portion of her meal to Syvia. Her Dad explains that “From pain your mother gave you life, through pain she continues to give (Doc A).”

Patch may have been on to something since science itself claims laughter is good for the human body. For one, decreasing the pain you feel and helping your blood vessels to function better; allowing them to expand which increases blood flow. All of which is good for the heart and brain. (Hara Estroff Marano,

Laughter also proves a vital role in helping the patients deal with their problems. Not only does it help them deal with problems but it also gave them the push toward progress on getting out of the institution.

Central Idea: Exercise and physical activity are a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun.

The saying “laughter is the best medicine” is one that many people know. But is this actually true? Can laughter be used as a form of curing the body? With three out of four adults claiming to laugh four or more times a day (Polaroid Corp, 2004) it is something that is obviously easy to do, and of which the answer to the time old question of whether or not it is the best medicine, might surprise many skeptics out there.

For this experiment, I went to McDonalds, because that restaurant is known for promoting laughter and happiness. They even have an item that is called a happy meal, and their slogan is "Para Pa Pa I'm Loving it!". Therefore, I was expecting that I would get plenty of laughs across the board. My hypothesis was disproven as there were more females than males laughing. The theme of laughter that I found to be most prevalent was humor that comes from cute child behavior. There were plenty of families with plenty of children, but one couple in particular caught my eye because the mom was not laughing like the father was, because she was the one dealing with adult issues. Customers were not the only ones laughing, the employees in the kitchen, behind the cash register and on break laugh almost as much. Therefore, I concluded from the employee's laughs that they really enjoy their job, as I counted 7 laughs from the employees and 11 laughs from the customers.

For example, it stops distressing emotions, for instance, you can’t feel sad, angry, or anxious while you are laughing! Of course we all know it relieves stress, but it also helps you relax and recharge, by increasing your energy, which enables you to focus and accomplish more. Laughter also has a positive impact on your mind set. It shifts perspective to see situations more realistically. If you approach situations with a humorous perspective, it creates psychological distance, so you won’t feel overwhelmed and can diffuse conflicts. It also improves mood, strengthens resilience, and overall, just adds joy and zest to your

Stress is one of the number one causes that contribute to people’s health problems. According to Weber.edu, “in Healthy People 2000, a report from the U.S.

Credibility: I deal with stress just like everyone else, I have done a lot of research on this subject to learn more about it. I have learned a lot about myself from my own experience and I hope to share my knowledge.

As humans, laughing and joking is something that comes natural. This is something that we have been doing even before we knew how to walk or talk. As we start to grow up, we all develop personality traits and our humor styles follow. Before taking this course, I have never consider identifying what my humor styles are until now. I took the Humor Style Questionnaire (Martin et al. 2003) and calculated that my top humor style is self-enhancing and closely following is affiliative. Throughout this paper I am going to reflect on my top humor styles with personal examples, and how it relates to my mental health, with several methods I can use to make myself healthier and happier. I will also be considering the other two styles and how then do not relate to my humor style and mental health.